For the first time since April 16, 1994, Liverpool, Manchester United and Chelsea all lose on the same day for Premier League.
This weekend produce plenty shock results — Man United first fall 3-1 against Brentford, before Crystal Palace beat Liverpool and Brighton knack Chelsea. Both Palace and Brighton deserve their three points well.
These defeats fit shake title race and Champions League chase, as Arsenal, Tottenham and Newcastle dey smile after how Saturday play out.
Since the second season of Premier League, e never happen say Reds, United and Blues all lose same day. The matter don expose some weakness inside their squads.
Title race impact: Liverpool wahala for defence
Liverpool still dey top table after round six, but if Arsenal beat Newcastle, their five-point lead go reduce to only two.
Even though e still early for season, Arne Slot team never fix their defensive problems. They don concede seven goals already, while nine other clubs get tighter defence.
Arsenal and other chasers go dey encouraged by the Reds shaky backline, and Slot must quickly address am if dem wan maintain title push.
Champions League chase: United and Chelsea dey struggle
Manchester United suppose dey fight for Europe after the heavy money dem spend, but reality different. Ruben Amorim side dey 14th place with just seven points, and pressure dey mount on the coach.
Chelsea dey 8th with eight points, but Enzo Maresca team no too consistent — two losses and one draw from their last three matches. Even though the Blues spend big under am, fans still dey complain say team dey rely too much on Cole Palmer magic moments.
Both United and Chelsea must find balance and stability quick if dem wan secure Champions League ticket. The only relief be say 32 more Premier League games still dey remain.
